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Life after the pandemic: a further documentary by Takeuchi Ryo in Nanjing

The initial documentary by Takeuchi Ryo on life in Nanjing during the lockdown (here) was immensely popular in Japan and China, since it provided first-hand and accurate descriptions of how Nanjing dealt with the pandemic. Ryo lives in Nanjing with his family and has made more than 200 episodes about life in China for a Continue reading Life after the pandemic: a further documentary by Takeuchi Ryo in Nanjing

How China dealt with the outbreak of a brand new virus

This is the third part of a long piece that is the most detailed explanation in English of what actually happened when a brand new viorus was identified and diagnosed in China. Originally published on Independent Media (here), it also appeared in Counterpunch (here). After reading this you will appreciate how quickly Chinas socialist system Continue reading How China dealt with the outbreak of a brand new virus

National archive of images of 42,000 medical specialists who saved Wuhan

A national archive of images of the 42,000 medical specialists, who were mobilised within days from across China to go the medical frontlines in Wuhan, is being produced. The main photographer in the team, Li Ge, introduces the process of photographing the people here. Pretty good project by the CCP, since this was Chinas greatest Continue reading National archive of images of 42,000 medical specialists who saved Wuhan

Scientific research on origins of COVID-19: Summary of developments

Following from my earlier posts on debunking the myth of Wuhan seafood market, here is a useful video that summarises scientific research up to 15 April, 2020:

While more countries are questioning the EU, even Western Europe begins to look East

Here is an interesting piece by an Italian expert observer, published in the Global Times (here). It makes some interesting observations about the nature of the EU and its gradual breakdown. But even more revealing are the statistics concerning the growing appreciation of China and decline of the United States among the Italian people. Many Continue reading While more countries are questioning the EU, even Western Europe begins to look East

How many daily COVID-19 tests are undertaken in China (updated)?

26 February, 2020: 1.7 million per day. 31 March, 2020: 4.26 million per day. I initially received confirmation of the first figure from the National Medical Products Administration, as well as the China Daily news outlet by email. However, since then I was alerted (ht NT) to further offocial sources of information, providing the figure Continue reading How many daily COVID-19 tests are undertaken in China (updated)?

No one is left behind: China focused on recovery of elderly people

With resolute attention on the elderly, China has achieved a recovery rate from COVID-19 of 94 percent. How is this possible? The key is that socialist countries prioritise the right to life. Yes, the right to life, which should not be understood in terms of a Western bourgeois framework. Instead, everyones health and wellbeing is Continue reading No one is left behind: China focused on recovery of elderly people

The problem with Western bourgeois media

Simply put: the problem with Western bourgeois media is that it is thoroughly politicised. Let me explain. It began with my work on Friedrich Engels and the Foundations of Western Governance. In the final chapter, I examine the outlines provided by both Engels and Marx concerning the possibilities for socialist governance. At one point, they Continue reading The problem with Western bourgeois media

The China model: how to restart schools

As more and more countries follow the China Model, to a greater and lesser degree, it is also worth noting how schools can resume safely:

Wuhan memoirs: ordinary people in extraordinary times